Stuff to do: week of June 9 “No Kings” edition

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Rallies, protests, marches



No Kings!


The big event is going to be No Kings Day. Houston, Kingswood, and other areas have organized and holding their rallies on this coming Saturday, June 14.


Across the U.S., just about every city is turning out to protest the authoritarian power grab by the Trump regime. While the Occupier is staging a military procession, ostensibly celebrating the 249th anniversary of the United States Army, the real celebration in his eyes is for his birthday.


The degree of ego and self-aggrandizement this takes is astonishing. It is a matter of record that he holds those who serve in the armed forces in low esteem, thus, the hubris is doubly frustrating. Additionally, the sheer tonnage of vehicular weight is projected much of the street infrastructure in the nation’s capitol. He would anoint himself king, but really is a petty wannabe gangster.


Consequently, the rest of the country will be mounting protests in defiance of this attempt to strip the country of the laws and guardrails established in the constitution and the heart of the Declaration of Independence, two documents that he is quite likely to have never read, let alone, understood.


This Saturday’s rallies, protests, and marches are important and if you and yours are even a little troubled by the direction the regime is taking, this is your chance to add your voice. Numbers matter; the larger the turnout, the greater the impact.


Having said that, in light of what has transpired in Los Angeles, beware that there might be provocation from law enforcement agencies ranging fro municipal police to ICE to The National Guard. 


Take precautions, be safe, and know your rights.


Resources are below.


To find and register for a rally/protest in your area, go to https://mobilize.us/.


If you’re in the greater Houston area, you can register here: https://mobilize.us/s/RvhJ6n.


The tie and place is below, but I recommend registering nonetheless.

Know your rights! 


While most protests have been peaceful, we are aware that things can go south quickly. The ACLU is offering an online training tomorrow, Tuesday, June 10 at 7pm EDT. To register, go to: https://act.aclu.org/a/2025-kyr-training-2.


Indivisible has an extremely comprehensive toolkit for Safety, Security, and Digital Preparedness for a Second Trump Administration here: https://indivisible.org/resource/safety-security-and-digital-preparedness-second-trump-administration.


When you’re at your event, be alert, but don’t forget why you’re there. You’ll meet likeminded citizens and may well find a place in the resistance! 


Listen to the organizers, parade marshals, and volunteers and have an amazing time! We’re raising our voices to protest the assault on our rights, our history, and the well-being of our fellow citizens. We are fighting to preserve the freedoms enshrined in the founding documents and the ideals of the Founders themselves.


We fought a mad king two and a half centuries ago. We’re fighting a man would be king. We will persevere.







Weekly Protest at John Cornyn’s Houston Office

Tuesdays

5300 Memorial Drive

11:30am - 1:00pm

https://www.mobilize.us/dfadcoalition/event/789208



Dan Crenshaw Weekly Demonstration

Thursdays

10 – 11am CDT

This event's address is private.

Sign up for more details.

https://www.mobilize.us/dfadcoalition/event/788446/


Ongoing: 


Recall Whitmire! 

The very definition of DINO and who’s doing remarkable Trump levels of damage to our city. 

Get on the bandwagon!

https://recallhouston.org/newsletter/



Online events


Indivisible West Houston Weekly Meeting

Virtual Meeting · Volunteer organized for Indivisible

Tuesdays

7:30 – 8:30pm CDT

Virtual event

Join from anywhere

Hosted in Houston, TX 77077



Houston, TX first socialist political salon

Group · Organized by Social Democrats of America


About this group

We are putting together the first salon of the Houston branch.

Please watch this quick 8 minutes video that explain Social Democratic Socialism: https://youtu.be/BVfdsaahdRs

We are Socialists; therefore, we believe in Free Education, Universal Health Care, Anti-Death Penalty, Pro-Abortion, Universal Basic Income, the Right to Unionize, the sanctity of the Separation of Church and State, and the belief that the Government should make life bearable for all and ensure citizens' Liberties.

To understand what we are about: https://socialists.us/mzhc/explainer/history

Meanwhile, we invite you to read the substack: https://aoc2028.substack.com/p/we-need-to-meet-linda-where-she-is

Join us for our national call on the first Wednesday of the month: https://www.mobilize.us/socialists/event/781331


Letters to write, petitions to sign, and miles to g before I sleep


DENOUNCE cuts to the Department of Education! https://actionnetwork.org/forms/denounce-cuts-to-the-department-of-education/


Tell the Senate: REJECT the anti-voter SAVE Act


https://act.commoncause.org/petitions/tell-the-senate-reject-the-anti-voter-save-act-2


Tell Congress: Oppose the JUDGES Act


https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-congress-oppose-the-judges-act


We Can Defend Medicaid: Take Action Today


https://vot-er.good.do/defendmedicaid/email-now-2/


Tell Congress: We Need to Support Immigrant Communities and Keep Families Together


https://secure.vera.org/a/fair2free-ws


Tell Congress: Pass Gun Control Laws to Save Lives

 https://civicshout.com/p/investigate-trump-and-musk-s-corrupt-tariff-scheme/x3G3ngxnX_4pTQ/suggested


TAKE ACTION: Tell the House of Representatives to Support America's Byways!


https://www.scenic.org/take-action/take-action-tell-the-house-of-representatives-to-support-americas-byways/


Events, rallies, protests 


John Cornyn Houston Office Protest #TuesdaysAtCornyns. Every Tuesday!

From 11:30am to 1pm, 5300 Memorial Drive, rain or shine!


https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/752765/



Volunteer opportunities 


Recall Houston is looking for volunteers!


Check out their homepage https://recallhouston.org/newsletter/ for more information or use the volunteer registration form here:


https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwCcbfEVCn72hOu5o-Wu6hN95K3SiZdTnEP9N3tUSA1Ug7kQ/viewform


More resources


Taproot:


https://taprootfoundation.org/opportunities


50501:

https://www.fiftyfifty.one


The Big List of Protests:

https://theblop.org/


Mobilize

https://www.mobilize.us


Indivisible 

https://indivisible.org



Specifically, Indivisible Houston


Connect with Indivisible Houston Website

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Indivisible Houston advocates for government of, by, and for The People through education, engagement, and resistance. We build bridges in Houston to fight for a more equitable and progressive world through political pressure. Join us to hold our elected officials accountable and bring positive political change to our community.

Congressional District(s):

Texas-02,

Texas-07,

Texas-09,

Texas-18,

Texas-29,

Texas-38


More resources for wherever you are


Political Revolution

 https://pol-rev.com


No Voice Unheard

 https://www.nvunheard.org


Build the Resistance 

https://www.buildtheresistance.org

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